US Bridges

Loc Unity Ave over Br Nichols CR

Good

Howard County, Iowa · 100112102 · Structure no. 000000000183501

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc Unity Ave over Br Nichols CR is a steel culvert carrying Loc Unity Ave over Br Nichols CR in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLoc Unity Ave
CrossesBr Nichols CR
Location100112102
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.46876, -92.15958
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loc Unity Ave over Br Nichols CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc Unity Ave over Br Nichols CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Loc Unity Ave over Br Nichols CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Loc Unity Ave over Br Nichols CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Loc Unity Ave over Br Nichols CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.